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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 36.65 and 18.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 36.65 and 18.42 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 36.65 = 18.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/36.65 = 18.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 36.65 × 18.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.91/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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